I've come in to Elly's multiple times with my family, and every time I've left with nothing but great results. Service is always fast and high quality, and the food is always amazing. I would highly recommend this place for anyone who's looking for a warm and friendly environment as well as some tasty food. read more

I kicked myself since last night but wanted to take out my mom for Mother's Day lunch. We got there and it was crowded, but went to the front desk to get a table (parking lot was full, but had allot of space, btw) - surprisingly, they said give us 5-10 minutes, and yes it won't take long. WOW! To make a long story short, we got seated, our drinks, and orders taken, and after 15 minutes, our food was hot and piping and fresh. And it was tasty - my steak quesadillas and my mom got a house Cobb salad. Both were tasty and looked great. Our server Miriam was awesome with our orders, she came by to check on us and not too many times, and was there to help us with leftovers and leaving stuff. She struck a nice balance of not being there vs being here too often, so that's Ace's in my book. Since it was Mother's Day, it's crowded and a bit loud but not too loud where it was too obnoxious, except for a few people who had no manners at all on dress, but that's another topic I won't go to, for now. Tables, plates and silverware were clean, and one can still get around, even with one table behind us with a handicapped person, it didn't crowd up much at all - it was all very reasonably spacious. Definitely will come back here, though I do miss that older lady who was our server the last time before today, who was very nice - had a bit of an attitude to her personality but not too much to make it tasteless, some sass makes for an interesting day. (Hope you are doing well, ma'am!) read more

I continue to go to Elly's once every month or two. My mother is in an assisted living facility near this location. She loves going there, so we do every so often. They have an extensive menu. I can't remember a time where I was not satisfied with a meal there. Service is also always excellent. The food is consistently good. I do recommend Elly's if you haven't been to one of their locations before. Note that they are only open for breakfast and lunch. read more

Another excellent breakfast spot in Glenview Illinois! Went here twice, once for breakfast once for lunch and didn't disappoint. The place was busy both times but we didn't have a wait for a table. Service friendly and quick, portions huge! Breakfast I had eggs Benedict so good! Hashed browns could've been warmer but good. Came with a side of fruit. Lunch my sister and I shared a Blt that came with soup, homemade cream of chicken so good, Cole slaw and hot fries. We couldn't eat it all so took some home! More then enough to share! If I ever return to Chicago I'll be sure to come back! read more

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Went here for lunch recently. A nice place inside and out. Good service, especially on coffee refills. We ordered a patty melt without onions but it came loaded with onions. We also had a Rueben sandwich, which was ok. The manager did give us $ off for the patty melt mistake. read more

Elly's Pancake House - Rueben sandwich with fries. Good coleslaw! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

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While running errands , we came across this place with a full parking lot & glad we came in. As a party of 4 we were seated within minutes. The portions for omelettes are huge and come with a side of pancakes or toast. The skillet is also a good size and made perfectly! I had the chicken wrap which came with a creamy rice soup and Cole slaw. All great options . read more

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I went into anaphylactic shock after I ate pancakes that contained dairy. Upon ordering, I disclosed that I am allergic to dairy and gluten, and was assured that the gluten free substitute was also dairy-free. The server walked to the kitchen, I saw them speak to a cook, and then walked back to my table and confirmed that my order was dairy and gluten free. One hour later I was in the ER. If you have food allergies or food sensitivities, do not spend your money here because you will be lied to like I was. read more

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Recently saw a vlogger raving about them. I was left disappointed with my breakfast today. Quantity and price were great but overall temperature and flavor were a fail. They've been here 24 years and I kinda remember being here quite some time ago. Only made the drive with plans for being on the Northshore today. Server was friendly and they keep everything very clean. read more

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Great food, very good selectoon, clean and comfortable, helpful well-serving staff Definitely coming back read more

Elly's Pancake House - Birthday sundae - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

Popular establishment open for breakfast and lunch..extensive and appetizing menu..quick and friendly service..excellent coffee with free fills..everyone in our party enjoyed thier meal very much..my sister and I went back a couple days later for lunch..we split a BLT meal that included a large bowl of homemade cream of chicken rice soup that was not too salty..small side of coleslaw and seasoned French fries that were served in a little metal basket..huge portions...we were visiting from out of state..too bad we can't be regular customers! read more

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Solid breakfast, ok coffee, fast service. Whats not to like. The place is always busy....so they must be doing something right. Had a skillet, the potatoes were crispy and good amount of cheese. Likely will order it again . read more

Elly's Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

Absolutely delicious from the non greasy hashbrowns and my perfect over medium eggs to the English muffin 10/10 would recommend would definitely come back again. The staff is very hospitable, and the hanging lights give a modern touch. read more

Elly's Pancake House - Interior decoration - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

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The slowest service I have had in a long time. The restaurant knew 30 guys were coming for lunch and the service was a disaster. It took almost an hour to get my food. read more

Outstanding service, breakfast was delicious. Highly recommend if you are in the area!

Very busy location. Great for families and groups. The food is good and don't skip the coffee. read more

Elly's Pancake House - Lox Plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

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We found Elly's thru Yelp years ago and have gone religiously to the Rosemont location every time we're in town. Exploring Northern Chicago this trip and saw this location was nearby. Equally amazing. Friendly service, great food. We got the Meaty Cheesy omelette and the traditional eggs and bacon with pancakes. Delicious. This location is huge with lots of parking. Can't wait to come back read more

This was a breakfast stop heading out of town to get a nice road trip breakfast. It's fairly modern looking and nice but pretty empty at 7:50 on a Monday morning. My service was great but my server couldn't answer if the up charge for sourdough toast was bakery quality and not some commercial crap, the woman who took my payment comforted that all the breads are from a local bakery. I would go against my norm and order the ham breakfast with scrambled eggs that comes with hash browns and white toast. To my surprise I asked if the ham was ham off the bone and it was . The scrambled eggs were perfect, moist and fluffy. The hash browns were golden crispy and perfect. The white toast was obviously thick great quality bakery style and buttered nicely. The ham off the bone was thick cut, moist and delicious with a nice Smokey flavor. OMG this is a seriously good ham steak breakfast with a big portion. My final thoughts is that this is a great quality breakfast spot clearly beyond average serving a what breakfast should be, nice job because the hit it out of the park and just a great way to start a road trip. read more

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Great breakfast location.Portions are big so come hungry. Very attentive staff. I was able to get a parking space but I can see how it can become busy. Location has plenty of seating. Saw a large group of people seated comfortably. read more

Can be hit or miss. today? Pancakes were a miss, pancakes were dark brown and overcooked. how does a place called a "pancake house" do that? we've had a similar issue with crepes there in the past. the cook definitely needs to lighten up on the length of cook time of pancakes and crepes- I'll give them credit for good prices, huge slices of ham and nice servers. A few weeks ago was a "hit". Again, not so much today. Sorry Elly. read more

Food is served in large portions. I had the Denver omelet which was one of the best I've had in awhile. We also tried the store pancakes which was tasty and sweet. read more

Been coming here for years but will never return. My last visit was really disappointing. My veggie omelet was great until the middle of it was stuffed with an enormous amount of cheese. I do not enjoy a mouthful of cheese. I enjoy the veggies much more. Also I didn't get butter for my toast either. I received some sort of sweet white, unappetizing stuff that I couldn't eat. My partner had a skillet that used to be large & filling. This time it was much smaller and nothing like what they served before. Sorry, last time for Elly's & I would not recommend it ant longer. read more

Been coming here for years, had my first date with my wife here. The food is great and reasonably priced for the portion, service is always great! read more

We had lunch here on a weekday and were seated quickly. The menu did not feature my beloved Turkey Club, and I had to ask the waitress if they served them. She said they did and could make me one. I thought the menu was pretty slim for a breakfast/lunch spot, but apparently, you can request an item and they may be able to accommodate you. (I think I'd include all the options they have instead of assuming you are going to ask for something you don't see listed...) My wife had an omelette and she actually thought it was too cheesy! She pulled out globs of cheese with her knife. She also thought the ingredients tasted a little on the old side. We were on a tight schedule and let the waitress know, and she offered to settle up the bill while we ate, and made sure the food got to us pronto!! I would prefer to have a full menu instead of a sparse menu, but they provided what we wanted. I would consider coming back but I think my wife would not be so inclined. read more

You are welcomed on all sides: visually clean modern design with warm accents, a friendly host, a knowledgeable, friendly wait staff, and a warm comfortable booth. I ordered the ham and cheese omelette with hash browns. The food came out hot without a long wait, but also not rushed. The folded omelette was flavorful, but there wasn't anything specifically making it outstanding. The hash browns were the same, good but nothing outstanding. This is typical diner food. The price is good, and the fact you can Apple Pay through toast is a nice touch. If you want a modern, stepped-up diner experience for breakfast, this is a good choice. read more

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Elly's is saving the traditional Greek diner. Ate with family. It was packed full of families in there. There's a little bit of everything on the menu. My nephew had a hot skillet. My sister had a mushroom Swiss omelette and my mother had a patty melt. I was in the mood for something savory so I had the country fried steak. Everyone enjoyed their dish. I liked mine very much. They take time to prepare the meals despite dishing out so many pancakes. No matter what you order you can't go wrong. You can even get a Greek freddo espresso to drink. I am a fan. read more

An alright choice for brunch if you're in the Glenview area. The parking lot is fairly large and so is the restaurant as well. I've eaten here for quite a number of years and the renovation is a welcome improvement that makes this restaurant more enjoyable to dine at. Overall, the food is alright. You can get all your favorites as well as some unique twists on classic waffles, crepes, pancakes, and french toast. The flavors and textures are what you'd expect, not too different from other breakfast options nearby. The portion sizes are large and prices are fair. read more

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We were in town for vacation and decided to stop at Elly's for breakfast because it looked like a diner with some good breakfast and we were correct. The diner had a good home feeling. First off the service was exceptional. Lacey was our server and she was so welcoming. Always had a smile and made us feel right at home. The pancakes and omelets were awesome. I had the Ole' and my wife had the meaty omelet. My kids had the Mickey Mouse pancakes and the s'mores pancakes and they loved them. Overall the food and service was top notch and we will be back. read more

I came here hungry after a morning of outdoor adventures at a nearby forest preserve. Despite the crowded parking lot, there was plenty of room in the restaurant and we were able to be seated quickly. We were greeted quickly by our server and given waters as soon as we sat down. I ordered the veggie omelet with hash browns and pancakes. The omelet was cooked to perfection although the cheese was not distributed evenly and was in one big glob at the center. The hash browns were a bit dry, but nothing that a little ketchup couldn't solve. The pancakes were fabulous, light and fluffy. Just how I like them. There was some creamer that had been opened by a previous guest that was attracting flies. The restaurant had an updated dinner feel to it. I have been to their Mount Prospect location before and I am glad to see that this location lives up to there high standards. A great place to go to breakfast in Glenview. read more

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Wonderful tasty breakfast. Avocado toast with poached eggs, wonderful coffee, too. Husband enjoyed biscuits and gravy read more

5 stars because the Dalmatian waffle was fire. iIt was cooked great. The service was AMAZING . They are really nice and VERY quick to make the food. I recommend Elly's Pancake House to everyone! Kaylee The Awsome cheerleader read more

Love this place. The food and the service are great. It's a nice atmosphere too. I love that everything is fresh, that they make their own jam, etc... read more

Great run of the mill breakfast place. Good selection, quick coffee refills and special requests honored (crispy hash browns came out...crispy). It was a bit on the pricey side so I knocked off a star. Skirt steak and eggs, bacon and eggs, 2 coffee and 2 small OJs was $60. read more

This is a good place to get breakfast. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the service of the restaurant. The prices are affordable for everyone.

Old fashioned pancake house with all the usuals. Nothing fancy, but good place to take the kids. Appreciate the gluten free options including French toast, pancakes and waffles. Some items fall flat, such as the crepes, but overall something for everything. read more

Elly's Pancake House - Gluten free pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

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Came in on a Monday morning for brunch. It was very busy but got seated pretty quickly for two which was awesome! The inside is spacious and decorated nicely. I ordered the meat lovers skillet and upgraded my pancakes to s'mores. The skillet was tasty and definitely filled with tons of meat! The s'mores pancakes were good but too rich to eat the whole plate (if you have a super sweet tooth I'm sure you'll love it!). It is on the more expensive side for breakfast - our OJ was $6. Otherwise a great experience! They have two parking lots but it was so busy I had to circle a few times to wait for someone to leave to get parking. There is street parking though. read more

Elly's Pancake House - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

This place is awesome. great atmosphere and food is so good. service was perfect. Always on top of it with water refills

Elly's is a tradition in these parts and a chain born out of Chicagoland. They have five locations around IL and one out in Arizona. What's consistent is their brand and how it's served. Nothing like most diners. It seems this location had a recent renovation and it looks grand in here, hope the same goes for their other popular locations. Elly's does breakfast, lunch and a couple specialties. Eggs, pancakes, crepes, waffles, the typical round of sandwiches, salads and more. More could include chilaquiles and quesadillas stuffed with choice proteins and a salsa verde with kick! Pleasantly surprised that their Tex Mex was flavorful, definitely not a norm in the diner game. Took my folks to lunch the other day and we decided on a restaurant in the strip mall opposite of Elly's. At the time the lot was so full that it would require a lengthy walk to the restaurant. Decided to check out other spots down the street when we noticed Elly's. This location has two parking lots on opposite sides of the business with easy access to the main entrance. By the time we entered two of three were already "hangry" so we got a table and threw in a few orders on the fly. On a weekday afternoon the place was thriving. Service was attentive and the restaurant host was seen making rounds checking on customer satisfaction. We enjoyed soups, a shared plate of crepes and other delicious items. The folks gave the experience their thumbs up. **Being that it was just a few weeks back I tried their Jeff Park location and disliked the experience. I can't believe this shop has any relation to the other. The differences are many. If you've never been to Elly's, let this location be your first go. read more

Took 55 minutes for our food to come out. We were a party of two plus a toddler. I ordered eggs Benedict and the other had bacon and eggs. 55 minutes!!!! Also the Benedict was so disgusting- it was legit hollandaise sauce soup with some biscuits floating in it. Yuck! Waste of money. read more

Our breakfast meals were delicious with quick service and bustling atmosphere. We will definitely go back!

My husband felt sick 30 mins after having an omelette there. Food poisoning! The owner is an absolute JERK!!! The food was burnt yet cold the ingredients tasted liked expired aldis with globs of goop on the food!! He was yelling and saying we were trying to get a free meal instead of being a professional business owner and actually taking ownership!!! Times must be tough for this cheap management if they are cheaping out on the ingredients, preparation, and overall customer service!! I should have know when they didn't have a wait but walkers brothers and egg harbor both had long waits. My next step is to contact the health department!!! Can't wait for him to reply on here! read more